Amanda McCambridge amandam@fnti.net 613-396-2122 ext.

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ENG 1/2P Grade 9 & 10 English: Applied Instructor: Amanda McCambridge Credit Value: 1.0 Course Dates: February 3rd- June 26th, 2014 Number of Classes: 88 Time: 10:05 11:20 Room: White Room Prerequisite: None/ ENG1P- Grade 9 English Course Description: This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in secondary school and daily life. Students will study and create a variety of informational, literary, and graphic texts. An important focus will be on the consolidation of strategies and processes that help students interpret texts and communicate clearly and effectively. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory English courses taken in all years of High School. Topics: Oral Communication, Reading and Literature Studies, Writing, and Media Studies Materials Needed: Pen or pencil Journal Binder Textbooks

**NOTE** All English materials are to be left in the classroom at all times (with the exception of personal binders).

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Assessment/Evaluation: Formative (70%) Reading Responses- 15% Class Participation/Organization- 10% Coursework- 45% - Weekly Quizzes- 10% - Unit Summative Tasks- 15% - Formative learning tasks- 20 % Final Project 30%

Summative (30%)

Class Participation/Organization The class participation mark is designed to encourage students to be more actively engaged in class activities. It is also to ensure that students are regularly attending class. Each week you will be assigned a participation mark, based on your contributions to the overall learning environment in the classroom. If you are actively listening to a lecture, for example, and participating in class discussion then you will receive high participation marks. If you are distracted and inattentive in class then your participation mark may suffer. If you need to miss a class for a legitimate reason, then you need to let me know so that I can adjust your participation mark accordingly (preferably before you miss the class). A focus of the class this year will also be organization and personal management skills. Each week I will check student binders and journals to make sure that they are organized and that all missed notes have been picked up and completed. It is YOUR responsibility to stay on top of this.

Missed Notes/Assignments A missed notes binder will be placed on the History binder shelf. Students who have missed a class are responsible for collecting and completing notes. Students are also responsible for catching up on in-class activities and assignments they have missed. If you miss a class, you should come talk to me when you get back to see what you need to complete.

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Late Assignments: Meeting deadlines is an important skill that people from all different career fields must master in order to maintain successful careers. Meeting deadlines teaches people how to manage their time, work under pressure, and be accountable for their work. Your school career is no different. Deadlines will be enforced in the following manner: 1. The semester is divided into quarters. You will have until one day before report cards are written to complete any unfinished work from that quarter. If the work is not completed before the quarterly cut off, t will not be accepted or counted towards your final grade. 2. For every school day that an assignment is not handed in, a late penalty of 1% per day will be taken from the grade up to the quarterly cut off date. The cut off dates are as follows Thursday, March 6th Thursday, April 17th Thursday, May 15th Friday, June 20th

Plagiarism/Cheating Simply put, plagiarism is when a person tries to pass off someone elses work or ideas as their own. Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated. A mark of zero may be assigned and the student will be referred to the principal. Parents and guardians may also be informed. Cell Phones and Electronic Devices This year the school is instituting a new cell phone policy. No cell phones are to be used in class. EVER. Each teacher will provide a place for students to keep their phones if the urge to use them is too strong. If the students choose not to use this option and are caught using their cell phones during class time, they may lose their phones. This policy also applies to iPods and other personal electronic devices that can cause distractions in the classroom. Computers All of our classrooms contain small computer labs for the students to use. These computers are meant to be used for educational purposes only, especially during class time. Classroom teachers may allow students to use the computers for personal purposes at break and during lunch, but during class time they are only to be used for academic purposes. Students who violate this policy may lose their computer access privileges.

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Classroom Contract Students Please read the course outline carefully and keep it with you whenever you come to class. All the information on the course outline is important. It outlines all of my policies and expectations for how to have a successful year in our classroom. Parents Please read the course outline carefully. It outlines expectations for the students and a breakdown of my marking schemes and academic policies. It also discusses important classroom policies that will help us maintain a successful and productive classroom this year. If you have any questions or concerns about these policies, feel free to contact me directly at the school. By signing below you acknowledge that you have read this course outline and agree to the schedule, policies, and procedures stated therein. Student Name (please print):_____________________________ Student Signature:__________________________________ Date:___________________

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